NOCN
Level 2
QN: 610/4848/3
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NOCN Level 2 Certificate in the Principles of End of Life Care
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by NOCN. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 137 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 2
Awarding Body
NOCN
Syllabus Units
6 Units
Guided Hours
137 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Understanding Bereavement and Grief in End of Life Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to understand the process of loss and grief.
- Be able to understand loss in relation to end of life care.
- Be able to understand how to support people following a bereavement.
- Be able to understand how to manage own feelings of loss and grief when working in end of life care.
2
Understanding Care Planning in End of Life Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to understand the holistic approach to end of life care.
- Be able to understand person-centred assessment and care planning.
- Be able to understand advance care planning.
3
Understanding Dementia in End of Life Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to understand how an individual’s dementia can affect their end of life care.
- Be able to know how to support individuals with dementia who are affected by pain and discomfort in end of life care.
- Be able to understand how to support family, caregivers, and friends of individuals with dementia in end of life care.
4
Understanding How to Provide Support for Pain Management and Discomfort
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand different approaches to managing pain and discomfort.
- Understand how to assist in reducing an individual’s pain or discomfort.
- Be able to understand how to factor in an individual’s desires, needs, and beliefs into their pain and discomfort management.
- Be able to understand how to monitor
- record, and report on an individual’s pain and discomfort management.
5
Understanding How to Work in End of Life Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand different perspectives on death and dying.
- Understand the principles and policies around end of life care.
- Be able to understand factors regarding an individual’s communication in end of life care.
- Be able to understand how to access a range of support services available to individuals and others.
6
Understanding the Role of the Care During the Process of Death
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to understand how to support an individual as they are approaching death.
- Be able to understand the processes for caring for a deceased individual.
- Be able to understand the support needed for family, significant others, and friends of the deceased individual.
- Be able to understand relevant legislation and policies.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/4848/3
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- NOCN
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Oct 2024